Description
Festive Thanksgiving punch blends cranberry, apple cider, and orange zest for a family-friendly celebration. Sparkling and refreshing, this beverage delights guests with seasonal flavors and warm holiday spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Liquids:
- 2 cups apple cider (475 milliliters)
- 1 cup pear juice or pear nectar (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (120 milliliters)
- 2 cups ginger ale or non-alcoholic sparkling wine (475 milliliters)
Fresh Fruits & Garnish:
- 2 cups mixed sliced fruits (oranges, blood oranges, apples, and pears) (475 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (120 milliliters)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious pitcher or punch bowl and artfully layer the sliced fruit medley, reserving cranberries for the final garnish.
- Cascade pear juice, apple cider, and fresh lemon juice into the container, blending ingredients with a delicate swirl. This base can be refrigerated up to several hours before serving.
- Just prior to presentation, introduce chilled ginger ale or non-alcoholic sparkling wine, stirring gently to maintain effervescence. Sprinkle vibrant cranberries throughout the liquid for a festive visual accent.
- Select glasses and fill with crushed ice, creating an inviting foundation. Generously pour the punch, allowing the fruit to dance within the liquid. Elegantly crown each serving with a fragrant rosemary sprig, transforming the beverage into a visual celebration of seasonal cheer.
Notes
- Fruit Selection Choose seasonal, ripe fruits for maximum flavor and natural sweetness that enhances the punch’s overall taste profile.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare the fruit base and liquid mixture up to 24 hours in advance to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex drink.
- Garnish Creativity Use edible flowers, cinnamon sticks, or frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to keep the punch cold without dilution and add visual appeal.
- Dietary Adaptations Replace pear juice with white grape juice for a different flavor or use sugar-free sparkling water for a lower-calorie version that’s equally festive and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg